Adrian Lewis Hits Famous Blind 180 Against Manley

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  • During 2006 Ladbrokes Quarter Final, Adrian Lewis vs. Peter Manley, Lewis Hits His Famous Blind 180 At The Very First Attempt.
    All The Players Comment About It Afterwards.

КОМЕНТАРІ • 405

  • @OS-19
    @OS-19 6 років тому +368

    “You normally look at what you’re going for” good one peter

    • @A_DR
      @A_DR 2 роки тому +1

      Ahhh, so that's how it works!!!

    • @IndelibleHD
      @IndelibleHD 2 роки тому

      Lol

  • @zada1248
    @zada1248 2 роки тому +176

    Imagine being able to feel where the dart is going that accurately, sign of a top top player

    • @sp-pz8uc
      @sp-pz8uc 2 роки тому +12

      Slow it down. He turned his head after he threw it.

    • @dirtyharry2029
      @dirtyharry2029 2 роки тому +5

      @@sp-pz8uc I say this all the time. It was still impressive but blown WAY out of proportion. It was not truly "blind".

    • @zada1248
      @zada1248 2 роки тому +6

      @@sp-pz8uc yeah but he turned his head before it landed, ie he knew that the dart was going into the T20 just by feel

    • @sp-pz8uc
      @sp-pz8uc 2 роки тому +1

      @@zada1248 I was only commenting on the fact it wasn't blind as title suggests. No different to, if he kept looking forward or turned his head 5 seconds earlier. At the end of the day, who really cares.

    • @dannyneville1310
      @dannyneville1310 2 роки тому

      Ray Charles Vs Adrian Lewis! Wayne Mardel would have a field day analysing Ray's throw and frequent change of darts.

  • @Cockel100
    @Cockel100 12 років тому +175

    What a moment. A young lad enters his name into darts history few years later he wins the worlds championship two years running. THERES ONLY ONE ADRIAN LEWIS!

    • @Jimmybarth
      @Jimmybarth 2 роки тому +8

      Unfortunately

    • @commentarywithconnor
      @commentarywithconnor 2 роки тому +14

      Yeah this didn’t age well

    • @dannyneville1310
      @dannyneville1310 2 роки тому +3

      @@commentarywithconnor Well, there is only one Adrian Lewis, and he's very large now. Despite his fall, he'll be a two time champion for ever.

    • @commentarywithconnor
      @commentarywithconnor 2 роки тому +1

      @@dannyneville1310 can’t say that’s not correct

    • @wankrecordsltd
      @wankrecordsltd 2 роки тому

      He's a bum now

  • @kiriakoz
    @kiriakoz 2 роки тому +34

    I love how much the old established players appreciated it. In most other sports, they’re all fuddy duddy’s that try to curb flair and enthusiasm. Can you imagine Graeme Souness’ reaction to the football equivalent?

  • @MySamspam
    @MySamspam 3 роки тому +12

    Best thing about this is seeing (and hearing) Sid again.

  • @BoZzbingostaR
    @BoZzbingostaR 2 роки тому +1

    One of the most British videos I've seen in a while.

  • @classicalmusic1175
    @classicalmusic1175 2 роки тому +290

    It was hardly blind. He was still looking at the board when the dart left his hand. Still impressive, though.

    • @TikTok-lu7eu
      @TikTok-lu7eu 2 роки тому +3

      Technically it's the easiest one you could hit.

    • @MarkCarterMBPG
      @MarkCarterMBPG 2 роки тому +3

      Watch it in slow motion. His head starts to turn before he's let go of the dart

    • @jimhart11
      @jimhart11 2 роки тому +14

      I agree - a 'blind 180' would mean not looking for any of the 3 darts, he'd got 2 in the treble already then turned his head just as he let go of 3rd dart, so it's really false and misleading to suggest he got a 'blind 180'!!

    • @jackhill3631
      @jackhill3631 2 роки тому +6

      @@MarkCarterMBPG put it on 0.25 his head turns immediately after the dart leaves his hand, not before

    • @jamesrutterford576
      @jamesrutterford576 2 роки тому +2

      I feel like the impressive part is just that he was confident enough that he’d hit the triple 20 that he turned around as soon as he threw it. If it didn’t hit would’ve been embarrassing

  • @darrenp2225
    @darrenp2225 2 роки тому +1

    I was there in the crowd, pure gold. Lots of tension between the players during the match but both great crowd pleasers in their own right. Manley played the pantomime villain a treat and Ade coached by Phil was a genius at the time. The Circus Tavern was an amazing venue for the darts, great atmosphere and very intimate. Nice to see the seniors playing their worlds there now.

  • @ldhsn
    @ldhsn 2 роки тому +52

    Wouldn’t call it a blind 180, would call it more focus throwing all 3 darts and look away after throwing, but it was still impressive

    • @TheAdamwalters
      @TheAdamwalters 2 роки тому +6

      It’s like when Steph curry turns around and poses before the ball goes in. Proper baller move

    • @realmrpoopybutthole7587
      @realmrpoopybutthole7587 2 роки тому +2

      It's not blind as in not watching while throwing, but it is being confident enough to know it's gonna hit the target as soon as you throw it.
      As a basketball player myself, I know that feeling that as soon as the ball leaves your hand, you know it's good. But it takes confidence to look away as soon as it leaves your hand, when a crowd is watching, since you would look like a poser if it misses.

    • @tchilp
      @tchilp 2 роки тому

      @@realmrpoopybutthole7587 The advantage of that everyone will have forgotten it in a glimpse when you fail but you're a hero for a long time when you win 🤗

  • @nevillej2010
    @nevillej2010 11 років тому +15

    It's the way he knew it was going in, that was impressive.

  • @wiganer
    @wiganer 10 років тому +115

    Any negative comments on this are just jealousy of Lewis.he is class.

    • @jantinus
      @jantinus 10 років тому +4

      Negative comments about Peter Manley are right though he is just a piece of shit. He made Lewis storm off the stage with his comments that match.

    • @chris.pbacon8801
      @chris.pbacon8801 4 роки тому +9

      jealous of a fat ugly man who has not won anything since 2012?!

    • @doraemon402
      @doraemon402 4 роки тому

      I could comment on both Lewis and Manley being fat and sweaty as hell and Gwynne being the most annoying commentator ever.

    • @TheJohnCooperShow
      @TheJohnCooperShow 3 роки тому +2

      *was

    • @arsenalmanic
      @arsenalmanic 3 роки тому +8

      Bs. He aimed looked, threw , then turned his head. That’s not bling 180 and that’s only 1x treble 20 anyway

  • @spookycrane9318
    @spookycrane9318 4 роки тому +2

    Glad this was recommended 11 years later

  • @13mmxiii
    @13mmxiii 13 років тому +13

    Gotta love John Gwynne, he's like Churchill the nodding dog awwwwwww yesssssssssss

  • @nigelcadiz8635
    @nigelcadiz8635 Рік тому

    Great to see Mr Deller. Always a gent and never a bad word. Ditto to what he said.

  • @cornevangulik6166
    @cornevangulik6166 3 роки тому +6

    Sometimes you just feel it’ll go in.

  • @network735
    @network735 9 років тому +8

    True class, those saying it's not impressive are fools

  • @JackMCFCShaw
    @JackMCFCShaw 11 років тому +24

    I miss Sid Waddell

    • @richardkelly5409
      @richardkelly5409 4 роки тому

      JackMCFCShaw true , the voice of darts gone , rip SID .

  • @shane-irish
    @shane-irish 2 роки тому +3

    Love the way the darts go full in on the board

  • @vacuumboots69
    @vacuumboots69 3 роки тому +116

    Shame to see Lewis struggling so much the game would be so much better with him in mix right now. What a fall from grace.

    • @TWOScottRage
      @TWOScottRage 2 роки тому +34

      His ego overtook his skill.

    • @JamesIRE
      @JamesIRE 2 роки тому +15

      @@TWOScottRage and also his weight

    • @Strickl3r
      @Strickl3r 2 роки тому +8

      He probably expected to be the next Phil Taylor years ago and can't handle the competition and him not being on top. So many steady eddys that here and there win Big Tournaments. No number one best player in the world anymore, there are always 4-5 Players that can win the world championship and players losing their tour card to newcomers or combackers left and right.

    • @Welshwolf62
      @Welshwolf62 2 роки тому +1

      Lewis is a total bell 🔔 end 😳

    • @donmacr7535
      @donmacr7535 2 роки тому

      @@JamesIRE yeah because all the other dart players are in great shape.

  • @dottiecat0798
    @dottiecat0798 9 місяців тому

    Adrian was always my favourite growing up people.said we used to look alike lool.
    Upsetting his downfall.
    I hope he returns some day.
    Also rip sid what a fuxking legend

  • @wevewonit5times
    @wevewonit5times 11 років тому +1

    He won the Las Vegas Desert Classic and got to 3 world finals. Spent several weeks at world number 1. His form callapsed around 2009/2010 and he slipped outside the top 32. Now chairman of the PDC and trying to qualify for next seasons PDC Pro tour.

  • @Drumedley
    @Drumedley 13 років тому +1

    I did a photo shoot with him yesterday... what a really nice guy.

  • @aheather66
    @aheather66 12 років тому

    Can't see what's so impressive about this. He aims and releases the dart whilst looking at the board as normal. It's not until the dart is on it's way that he turns his head.

  • @easystreet303
    @easystreet303 5 років тому +4

    Utter Brilliance delivered with the arrogance and ruthlessness of a genius.

  • @thomaspenman4101
    @thomaspenman4101 2 роки тому

    I have played darts for years but i no longer play due to ill health which makes me very sad i loved darts i used to pratice 7 to 8 hours every day thats the the way to become a champion practice makes perfect after the first two darts go in the treble 20 you just know if the third dart will as soon as you throw it and you also know if it wont eric bristow was my idol RIP ERIC.👍❤❤❤

  • @lordzhuge
    @lordzhuge 13 років тому +1

    I remember this, was the only one in my family who saw it and noone believed me. Thanks UA-cam.

  • @pappy374
    @pappy374 2 роки тому +1

    Imagine rolling over in the middle of the night and Manley is lying next to you.

    • @jameswest4692
      @jameswest4692 2 роки тому

      Imagine being in the middle of Manley and Lewis (or any two dart players really)

  • @sohodt1
    @sohodt1 10 років тому +14

    It's his timing when he did it, which was right after Manley threw his T80. Any other time would appear more likely as an arrogant act. Classy? Not sure. Entertaining? Absolutely. He's great for the game of darts.

  • @DashDrones
    @DashDrones 2 роки тому

    Definitely True Class...

  • @jst6114
    @jst6114 2 роки тому +2

    We see what he achieved. Okay you can be proud of 2 world titles but he should be a top 10 player for years. Its a pitty not only for him also for dartfans a good lewis is magnificent to watch.

  • @Vexstriker13
    @Vexstriker13 12 років тому +7

    In my experience, every players have their own strokes which they always train daily~
    Once you took an aim and throw, considered the darts has reached the target~
    Adrian Lewis doesn't makes blind stroke at all~
    If he is then he won't be the 'Jackpot' of the time~

  • @wwtomdd
    @wwtomdd 13 років тому

    Adrian Lewis WORLD CHAMP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @NikonSanz
    @NikonSanz 12 років тому

    Ironically Rod Harrington now works with Adrian cos they are both signed to target darts, Keith deller is his manager and Lewis went onto become only the 3rd man in darts history to retain the world title at the 1st attempt along with Barney and Bristow.. Youngest ever double world champion too I believe, so the predictions being made on this vid arent way off at all.

  • @JohnSmith-su3ze
    @JohnSmith-su3ze 2 роки тому +1

    I remember rolling a tennis ball down a drainpipe when I was a kid. I turned around to receive the acclaim from my friends, but the tennis ball lodged in the pipe and they all laughed at me. My nickname from then on was 'Log stuck in the bog shitty-arse Smith'
    I'm in my early 70's now, but watching this video brings back all that trauma

  • @billymac23454
    @billymac23454 2 роки тому +1

    How wrong was Sid with his prediction that Adrian Lewis would go on to match Eric Bristow and Phil Taylor's number of word championship wins?

  • @TheJohnCooperShow
    @TheJohnCooperShow 3 роки тому +1

    I miss these crowds

  • @Thoothje_Gewooniets
    @Thoothje_Gewooniets 2 роки тому

    Currently 39th hope on his comeback

  • @hanssarpei7454
    @hanssarpei7454 13 років тому +1

    it is a bling 60 and very lucky but its briliant yes . my favorite player in the pdc
    now hes unstoppable

  • @Richard3261
    @Richard3261 13 років тому +2

    tbh he throws it before he looks away

  • @MrMrmanutd2012
    @MrMrmanutd2012 12 років тому

    Bow down to you adrian WELL FUCKING PLAYED TONIGHT AND GOOD LUCK AGAINST HAMILTON IN THE FINAL!!

  • @bagsmcgee2195
    @bagsmcgee2195 2 роки тому

    Miss Sids calls🙏

  • @kntrmnd
    @kntrmnd 11 років тому

    He looks away as he's releasing the dart. Of course not looking at all would be 100x times harder but if you hit pause at the right time you can see his head turning away before the dart itself is released.

  • @MegaFran1982
    @MegaFran1982 13 років тому +4

    The 9 darter in this years world champs was amazing! Now lewis has won one world title he won't stop winning them! Well done JACKPOT!!!!

    • @christschin3708
      @christschin3708 2 роки тому +27

      This hasn’t aged well.

    • @harrypmay
      @harrypmay 2 роки тому +1

      @Jarrod it’s impressive but check this clip, they’re saying he was gonna be the next Taylor or Bristow which, let’s be honest, couldn’t be further from the truth in 2021. No one will probably be on the level of those legends as the competitiveness is too high nowadays. Ironically though, Mardle is still trying to blag that Lewis has it in him. He must watch these clips too haha 😂

  • @ILoveHenryJames
    @ILoveHenryJames 13 років тому +1

    John Gwynne is a hero. He never seems to leave yorkshire on soccer saturday though

  • @johnjordan6032
    @johnjordan6032 2 роки тому

    The way these guys talk about darts seems like a mockumentary 😂

  • @TheDirtaz
    @TheDirtaz 11 років тому +2

    still awesome

  • @boud3dd
    @boud3dd 10 років тому +1

    Pure class. Nothing to do with arrogance. You can see Lewis loves the game and does it for fun. Way better than other players playing 100% for the money. Brilliant

    • @bornyesterday8976
      @bornyesterday8976 6 років тому

      Eva-Luca Theunisse ALL thats right ALL pros play for the money....its their living you tool

  • @leeperryismerry
    @leeperryismerry 13 років тому +2

    FINALLY I'VE SEEN JOHN GWYNNE!

  • @PhilipMcGuirk
    @PhilipMcGuirk 14 років тому

    Adrian Lewis will bring in a whole new generation of fans. Superb!

  • @ibanez777vbk
    @ibanez777vbk 11 років тому +3

    looked away after he relesed dart but still very clever

    • @blackbird7156
      @blackbird7156 2 роки тому

      Exactly wasnt blind throw but still impressive

  • @Drumedley
    @Drumedley 13 років тому

    GLAD YOU JOINED TARGET!!
    Target Designer

  • @TotoHarry1000
    @TotoHarry1000 2 роки тому +1

    Adrian Lewis is a respectless child!

  • @kevinprior3549
    @kevinprior3549 8 місяців тому

    John Gwynne... such a great character!

  • @roykeane1922
    @roykeane1922 3 роки тому +1

    Adrian Lewis winning two world titles was the worst thing that happened to him

  • @jamesdoyle3885
    @jamesdoyle3885 2 роки тому

    Was expecting a blind fold to appear

  • @lozzzzy
    @lozzzzy 2 роки тому

    The fact that he pulled it off, it, it makes me sick."

  • @GamingCornerYT
    @GamingCornerYT 11 років тому +1

    complete disrespect , should never do that

  • @jimmymcjim1491
    @jimmymcjim1491 2 роки тому

    Incredible moment…

  • @Fogon59
    @Fogon59 2 роки тому +1

    Gan on Adrizza bonny lad!

  • @kntrmnd
    @kntrmnd 11 років тому

    Manley looks like he's been for a swim after a few legs in every match.

  • @cut180yt4
    @cut180yt4 8 років тому

    sweet 180 Lewis

  • @davidmartin3383
    @davidmartin3383 2 роки тому

    Still waiting for Lewis to be world champ 5 seven times

  • @toon87mill
    @toon87mill 14 років тому

    aidy lewis is going to be a truly great player!
    he threw a 102 average against taylor which is very good. but taylor put in his best performance of 2010 worlds against lewis

  • @Ernest_Thesiger
    @Ernest_Thesiger 14 років тому

    I'm glad this is on here for everyone to see because I'm sure more people think he threw the last dart whilst not looking but he doesn't actually turn away until he releases the dart.
    Lewis is a good player but I wouldn't put him second only to Phil. Barney and Wade are better players and there a few others who are around his level.

  • @mostafa47
    @mostafa47 12 років тому

    Those who are saying : "nothing blind about it", have obviously never played darts before !!

  • @superyid2010
    @superyid2010 2 роки тому

    One thing the great Sid Waddell was wrong about, claiming Lewis would get 5-7 world championships. It ain't gonna happen.

  • @brendangibbons3095
    @brendangibbons3095 3 роки тому +4

    Not a blind 180 he was looking at the board when the dart leaves his hand.

  • @miked501
    @miked501 3 роки тому

    It was pure class...he was hungry then, not so much now he's rich

  • @Number-id8ld
    @Number-id8ld 9 років тому +9

    Well he didn't throw it blind...he just looked away after he threw it

  • @janrintjema787
    @janrintjema787 2 роки тому

    All the people saying not a blind 180 are the ones that will never throw a 180 in their entire life.

    • @leodumora5498
      @leodumora5498 2 роки тому

      This is smthg being a fanboy !
      Ofc i'll never hit a 180, and ofc he didn't do a blind 180. 1st 2 darts are normal. The 3rd is semi blind : he's throwing his arm while still looking at the board (but dart is leaving is hand while he's turning head, which is totally crazy ofc)

  • @VideoGameSoundtracks
    @VideoGameSoundtracks 11 років тому +3

    0:06 Fresh out of the sauna... XD

  • @lav773
    @lav773 10 років тому +2

    Lol that was class mate

  • @reynoldssurfboards
    @reynoldssurfboards 2 роки тому

    I tried it earlier too, hit the spot, bang..straight in... where I wanted it to go, now my Mrs is blind in one eye😂😂

  • @ivankadump2539
    @ivankadump2539 Рік тому +1

    “Breath of fresh air”. That aged well. 😅

  • @Marjopolo302
    @Marjopolo302 3 роки тому

    Dart board found in Peru 1366 BC

  • @natashabegley1346
    @natashabegley1346 2 роки тому +2

    The least blind shot I've ever saw he already threw tge dart lol

  • @SuperChalkster
    @SuperChalkster 2 роки тому

    Its hard to pull off but it is actually easier then people think.

  • @joshuabullion1429
    @joshuabullion1429 5 років тому

    Another MAGIC 180 was when Raymond van Barneveld hit a 180 in the dark!

  • @xxminoxx8554
    @xxminoxx8554 5 років тому +1

    What is a blind 180???

  • @BlaizeV
    @BlaizeV 13 років тому

    i can do the same thing in a bowling alley , throw the ball and ya just know so ya turn around a fistpump the noise of a glorious strike ...
    i can safely say this Lewis is by far more impressive as there is so much less time between a final dart and a strike to be sure

  • @kirbosparent5863
    @kirbosparent5863 2 роки тому

    am I the only one who thinks that lewis and manley look like relatives nowadays?

  • @gerardhenry5501
    @gerardhenry5501 2 роки тому

    Top athletes in their prime .

    • @colmoneill9440
      @colmoneill9440 2 роки тому +1

      Exactly, the strength and conditioning portion of their training must be really tough.

  • @pizzasaurolophus
    @pizzasaurolophus Рік тому

    was anyone else expecting a 360 noscope?

  • @hughthompson4846
    @hughthompson4846 2 роки тому

    Miss John Gwynne's voice on Sky Commentary

  • @adameverard2625
    @adameverard2625 2 роки тому

    So much for the 5-7 world championships

  • @christschin3708
    @christschin3708 2 роки тому +1

    He doesn’t miss his plate or mouth, when he’s blind eating either.
    Looks like he struggles blind washing though.

  • @Murtini2023
    @Murtini2023 2 роки тому

    1:09 Mardle's eyes are proper freaking me out here.

  • @misterpinda
    @misterpinda 13 років тому

    Darts is just so briljant to see

  • @DylanNes
    @DylanNes 9 років тому +20

    While it's certainly impressive, is it really worth making such a huge deal over? He had already aimed and his arm was already in motion when he looked away.

    • @zenzombie72
      @zenzombie72 9 років тому +2

      I first thought it was about not looking while releasing the dart. Now I see it's the appreciation of something less impressive to the audience, but is more subtle. During the release he was in the 'zone'. We don't always know with feelings of certainty that the dart is going where aimed, but once in a while you get an instant tingle - then there's no doubt you know where it's going. I think "blind" is just a silly, misleading phrase.

    • @grimendancehall
      @grimendancehall 9 років тому +4

      what are you saying you noob have you ever played darts or thrown a projectile. its nearly impossible not to twitch and flitch while looking away to do that simultaneously while throwing the dart is as impressive as it gets, surely u didn't expect him to be blindfolded. Look at MJs "blind free throw" its the same analogy

    • @zenzombie72
      @zenzombie72 9 років тому +1

      Exactly. OP seemed to be suggesting he was disappointed it wasn't blindfold-esque. Keep up son.

    • @DylanNes
      @DylanNes 9 років тому

      Victor Q Again, not saying it's not impressive, but he has tried and failed dozens of times. I bet most players in the top 30 of the pdc world ranking could try this 50 or so times and succeed once or twice, they just happen not to even try, at least on the big stage.

    • @grimendancehall
      @grimendancehall 9 років тому

      if a pro is less than 10 % on a shot its as impressive as it gets this is the showtime kick of Darts, and not to mention he was down and the guy just hit a 180 and whatever bro ur trippin this is ridiculous shot I don't watch too much darts but has to be one of the best shots ever so to answer your initial post YES YES IT IS worth making a big deal (and hes 20 even further what are yous aying...)

  • @vinnothelizard
    @vinnothelizard 11 років тому

    he had looked before the full release !! pure shit!!

  • @StefanR10
    @StefanR10 13 років тому

    Dart is a Sport with Intuition

  • @bertracer9596
    @bertracer9596 2 роки тому

    Yes it is a shame to see Lewis has fallen off so much ( entertaining guy regardless of what you make of him, he was and still is (fingers crossed) very watchable

  • @FRaNk3hite
    @FRaNk3hite 13 років тому +1

    who won ? x'D

  • @leonstevens8924
    @leonstevens8924 2 роки тому

    Haha Peter Wright is in the audience he looks so different

  • @WhyAreAllNamesTaken1
    @WhyAreAllNamesTaken1 12 років тому +2

    theres nothing blind about this, he looks away after releasing the dart

  • @alakdan011468
    @alakdan011468 13 років тому

    you are saying people don't have eyes. it was not a blind dart. he threw the dart bfore he looked away!

  • @westhamben3853
    @westhamben3853 10 років тому +1

    looked at the board threw the dart then looked away nothing to get over excited again

    • @flappospammo
      @flappospammo 10 років тому

      eric would do this with his eyes shut
      literally

  • @Daiton45
    @Daiton45 12 років тому

    I think due to Adrian Lewis being Champion again Sid's prediction in the video probably will come true

    • @jakehope6811
      @jakehope6811 2 роки тому

      He was a couple of world titles short crazy how far down hill he's went in terms of darts he's still young but don't think he can recapture the form of old now especially with the standard of today

  • @KengkoyBuraot
    @KengkoyBuraot 14 років тому

    sick maximum!

  • @Markfeldzy
    @Markfeldzy 13 років тому

    @s1r1t I see wat u mean ! But it is phil Taylor no body will ever b as consistent as him ever !!